Pijnven in Hechtel-Eksel will welcome impressive residents with European bison and Exmoor ponies starting in spring 2028

Plans for reintroducing European bison and Exmoor ponies in Bosland National Park are advancing. A 500-hectare area in Pijnven will be fenced off by spring 2027, with animals possibly introduced in spring 2028. The project aims to allow natural processes to thrive, reducing traditional management practices. A 14-kilometer fence will keep the animals contained, and a capture facility will be built for their health needs. The initiative focuses on ecological impact rather than tourism, with educational opportunities planned for the future. An information meeting is scheduled for December 9 in Hechtel-Eksel.